Coffee with a city view

Space planning helped couple maximise square footage in River Valley apartment

- Home & Decor

When home owner W.L. was looking for a new apartment, he was drawn to the River Valley area for its proximity to town and the river.

The 47-year-old, who gave only his initials, works in sports and entertainment, and says his office is now a short bicycle ride away. "I cycle to work if I am office-bound for most of the day. Sometimes, I even cycle to and from meetings with clients."

Downsizing from his former 1,200 sq ft home to this 527 sq ft space gave him the opportunity to declutter.

Sharing this one-bedroom condominium apartment with his partner Rachel—a regional sales manager in her 40s—meant he had to carefully plan for increased storage needs, including space for his two foldable bicycles and three electric guitars.

The couple hired the team at local interior design studio Artistroom, who had designed W.L.'s former home, to solve their space planning challenges.